Lonesome Dove (1989)

Best movie ever made

Prior to Lonesome Dove, Gone With The Wind was my favorite movie. But my favorite now is Lonesome Dove. It is well written, produced, directed, edited, and the music is so fantastic!
L.D. probably has more memorable one-liners than any movie ever made. And I am glad it was made as a mini-series rather than a movie, because we get six hours of enjoyment, which is three or four times more than if it were released in theaters. I cannot heap too much praise on this classic . . . October 6, 2008

lonesome dove - blu-ray

My all-time favorite movie series. I started with vhs format to dvd and now on Blu-Ray. It makes viewing the best you could ask for. Duvall & Jones paired together in this series have no equal. The closet second would be Duvall & Costner in Open Range. October 3, 2008

Great Western

This is, without a doubt, the best western ever made. Two of our greatest actors brought together and it is a perfect fit. I would recommend this to anyone without hesitation. September 19, 2008

Robert Duvall

R.D. has reached the point in his career where he portrays himself in movies and he is wonderful in this miniseries.He just gets better.Same for Tommy Lee Jones.This western epitomises the careers of these two men. September 18, 2008

Third installment of a trilogy. Don't miss it!

Back in the 1840's the State Texas was known as the Texas Republic, a harsh environment where several cultures clashed: Apache and Comanche, Anglos and Hispanics, for the most part, Mexicans. The battle over land, water and resources was furious, the spirit of these men as they set out to conquer, indomitable. The Texas Rangers were members of a law enforcement agency that investigated crimes from murder to political corruption, tracking fugitives and forging most important events in Texas history.

In their early days, the Texas Rangers protected the frontier against Indian attacks on settlers, then serving as scouts, spies, couriers, and guides for those wishing to settle in the West. These men were trained to aim, fire and reload their weapons from horseback, an amazing development from the usual technique of dismounting before shooting at enemies and reloading.

We now see Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones star as Gus McCrae and Woodrow Call. In this last installment, the cowboys are much older but still want adventure in their lives, so they set out to drive cattle to Montana, for 2,500 miles.

They steal cattle from a gang of Mexican cattle rustlers and it is quite fun to witness how it gets done. Robert Urich plays the part of Jake Spoon, a Ranger who used to help the prostitute that gave a son to Woodrow Call. But he has changed and we soon see him involved with a local prostitute, played by Diane Lane. He is not good to her and gets involved with a gang of murderers that bring him dishonor and death.

The cattle drive is fascinating, we learn much about how to survive in the west, where to cross rivers, and what to avoid. The scenery is beautiful and the performances are outstanding. Angelica Huston plays the role of Clara. Don't miss it.

September 11, 2008

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